Buffalo, SD County is located in the Western part of South Dakota and has a population of 1,974. The population density is 4 people per square mile, making it much less densely populated than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. There are plenty of businesses, activities, and organizations that make Buffalo an attractive place to live. Local businesses include Brown's Food Store & Bakery, Day's Feed and Supply, and H&H Hardware which provide all the essential goods and services for residents. Year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, biking along trails or off-road paths are popular pastimes in area parks like Elm Lake State Park or Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. Local organizations such as Buffalo Senior Center offers a wide range of activities for senior citizens while events like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally bring visitors from around the world every year to this small town. Sports fans can also join teams like Buffalo High School Football or take part in youth leagues throughout the area including baseball and softball tournaments at Horsehead Creek Park.
The population in Buffalo County is 1,974. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Buffalo County is 25.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Buffalo County is 3.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Buffalo County
- 32.2% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 38.7% are married with children
- 39.9% have children, but are single
Race in Buffalo County
- 11.8% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 81.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 2.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander